Nollywood goes to Hollywood
Two of Hollywood’s most illustrious institutions are partnering to present a weekend of screenings of some of the best Nollywood films in an event billed as the inaugural NOLLYWOOD IN…
Nollywood Efe Henry the Open Marriage Playboy
Omoefe Henry Udoruisi popularly known as Efe Henry is a Nigerian born actor currently making waves with his acting prowess. Born into a family of 5, Efe started his acting…
Olusegun Obasanjo in Nollywood series Dele Issues
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has made his acting debut in a Nollywood comedy series titled Dele Issues. The special episode will be aired on October 14. The series is an…
Jens-Petter Kjemprud of Norway at Lost Café screening
Jens-Petter Kjemprud, the Ambassador of Norway to Nigeria, on Thursday expressed that country’s willingness to partner with Nigeria’s creative industry, Nollywood. Kjemprud who spoke on the sideline of the screening…
Apostle Johnson Suleiman, Iginla for Nollywood Awards
Fierce preacher, Apostle Johnson Suleiman and Pastor Joshua Iginla have been nominated for the maiden edition of the Nollywood Ambassadors Awards (NAA) slated to hold in Abuja on Sept. 29.…
Nollywood’s Ramsey Noah makes case for cinemas
Popular Nollywood actor, Ramsey Noah has appealed to the Federal Government to create an enabling environment for cinemas to thrive across the country. Ramsey Noah, said, on the sideline of…
Somebody tell Lai Mohammed that Nollywood, not oil is our biggest export – Reno
For the past four days, I have been holidaying in The Seychelles, a beautiful Island with beautiful people on the Indian Ocean. Before I came here, I knew I would…
Omotola Jalade is best actress at Nollywood Travel Film Festival
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade has been awarded ‘Best actress award’ by the Nollywood Travel Film Festival in Toronto, for her role in the movie, ` Alter Ego.’ The actress also…
Nollywood Okaka De Don dies in fatal accident
Popular Nollywood actor and producer, Friday Ugwu, famously known as Okaka De Don is dead. Ugwu, who is also known as DJ Kross died last night in a fatal road…
Nollywood actor Bossman to be buried October 5, 2017
The family of late Nollywood actor, Okwudili Chukwujekwu, popularly known as Bossman has released his burial details. According to details on his burial poster, Bossman’s wake-keep will hold on October…
Emeka Ike Wins Nollywood Living Legend Award
Nollywood star actor, Emeka Ike has won the Nollywood Living Legend Award at the Nollywood Europe Golden Awards held on September 9, 2017 at the FrankFurt am main, Germany. The…
Hadiza Aliyu Gabon debuts in Nollywood movie
Hadiza Aliyu Gabon, one of the famous Hausa movie actresses with Kano-based film industry Kannywood, has started featuring in Nollywood films. Nollywood is a sister indigenous movie industry in Nigeria…
Nollywood Nobert Young and Bolanle Olukanni joins MTV Shuga
Long-running pan African television drama series, MTV Shuga has announced veteran actor, Nobert Young and television host, Bolanle Olukanni as part of the cast for its highly anticipated sixth season.…
Stephanie Coker weds Olumide Aderinokun
Nollywood actress Stephanie Coker weds in grand style in Greece – Nollywood actress Stephanie Coker finally holds her white wedding – The actress and TV host held her traditional wedding…
Chuks Omalicha proposes to his girlfriend
Nollywood actor cum producer, Chuks Omalicha has proposed to his girlfriend. The lady who couldn’t contain her excitement joined him to kneel down as she said yes to him. Congrats…
Nollywood needs proper structures – John Okafor [Mr. Ibu]
Nollywood actor, John Okafor, has stated he has a lot to contribute to the Nigerian film industry only if the government pay more attention to that sector of the economy.…
Tana Egbo-Adelana is Ivory Beauty Soap Brand Influencer
Givanas Industry Nigeria Limited officially unveiled Tana Egbo-Adelana as its brand ambassador for Ivory beauty soap at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Lagos. The successful event was attended by Givanas…
AMBO winner, Azizat Sadiq, back in Nollywood
After taking a break from her acting career for her academic pursuit and acquired further skills in the United Kingdom, Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO), Azizat Sadiq, has returned with…
No true friends in Nollywood — Charity Asuquo
How did the journey into Nollywood start for Charity Asuquo? I started my acting career in 2011 and by God’s grace, I have acted and starred in movies like; Uchechi…
Nollywood will die unless young actors learn from old hands – Paul Obazele
Paul Obazele, an actor who has explored many facets of the film/television industry, is one of such persons who have reservations about the direction of the Nigerian film industry. Many…
Nollywood must wake up, shape up – Chima Okereke
Chima Okereke, a filmmaker, on Tuesday called on Nollywood movie producers to learn from the outcome of the 2017 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) to turn out excellent content. Okereke,…
The power of a heartfelt praise – Tonto Dikeh
– It appears Tonto Dikeh has become a new creature – Gone is the trouble making Tonto, enter the calm and bible quoting Tonto – Some still can’t believe that…
Gregory Ojefua speaks on Nollywood
Gregory Ojefua, Nollywood actor, says he would have delved into the shipping business to become an importer and exporter if he did not end up as an actor. In this…
Ramsey Noah and Omoni Oboli for the New Movie ”My Wife And I”
A new Nollywood movie ‘My Wife And I’ directed by Bunmi Ajakaiye and written by Chinaza Onuzo features Ramsey Noah and Omoni Oboli playing reverse roles. The movie ”My Wife…
After Cannes Premiere ‘Potato Potahto’ Goes To Durban
A film ‘Potato Potahto’ produced in Ghana, Nigeria, Britian and Sweden, will feature at the Durban International Film Festival ‘Potato Potahto’ is a collaborative project between Ghanaian, Nigerian, British, French…
10 Days In Sun City nets 100m Naira in TWO Weeks!
Since it entered the cinemas on June 23, ’10 Days In Sun CIty’ has made over 100million Naira and made 70 million Naira only in its opening weekend. AY Makun’s…
Nigerian men are not right for me – Sylvia Edem
Controversial Nollywood actress Sylvia Edem has revealed that she cannot get married to a Nigerian man. She shunned the idea of ever settling for a Nigerian husband, saying, though, she…
MAIDEN DANCE
When in the early 1970s, the maidens of Afikpo in present day Ebonyi State dazzled the world with their exceptional dance steps regarded as the best in the history of…
Chigul is Ready for Nollywood
The first time she (Chigul) garnered attention in Nollywood was in prolific actress Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Road to Yesterday’ movie. Since then she has featured in quite a number of Nollywood…
Nollywood stars attend Alter Ego premiere in Lagos
Alter Ego the movie depicts a lawyer’s passion for her profession, while also bringing to the fore some of her weaknesses. A bunch of Nollywood stars and other celebrities attended…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Just Won Her First-Ever Nonfiction Award
2017 has been a busy year for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Even though the annual Farafina Creative Writing Workshop that she spearheads didn’t hold, she’s still been pretty prominent in literary…
FG, Entertainment Experts discuss Nollywood financing
Entertainment experts and officials from the federal ministry of information, culture and tourism will meet to discuss ways of ensuring access to long and short-term finance by the movie industry.…
Ireti and Patrick Doyle separating!!!
Hopes of reviving the strained union between ‘Wedding Party’ actress, Ireti Doyle, and her actor/MC husband, Patrick Doyle, has dimmed further as the former has dropped her wedding band. We…
Nollywood celebrates Saidi Balogun’s 50th birthday
It was a gathering of prominent persons in Nigerian entertainment when actor, Saidi Balogun, celebrated his golden age at a birthday dinner on Thursday night. The event was held at…
Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme diagnosed with acute leukaemia
Wolves and Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme is to begin chemotherapy after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia. The Championship club say Ikeme, 31, returned “abnormal blood tests” during pre-season testing and…
Korean Cultural Centre wants to partner Nollywood
Mr Han Sungrae, the Director, Korean Cultural Centre (KCC), has appealed to the Nigerian film industry to partner the Korean movie industry to further strengthen bilateral relations between both Nigeria…
5 New Nollywood movies in July
What movies are you anticipating? Check out five Nollywood movies you should look forward to this July. Check out five Nollywood movies you should look forward to this July. 1.…
Omotola Jolade’s sensual movie ‘Alter Ego’ Premieres July 7
The premiere of the highly anticipated movie, Alter Ego by Omotola Jolade has been slated for Friday, July 7 at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. The movie which has been…
Nollywood Will Be Bigger Than Hollywood says Omotola Jolade
Star Actress Omotola Jolade has no doubt about how bright the future is for Nigeria’s fast-growing movie industry. In fact, the actress believes that while Nollywood is still in the…
Every Single Mother Made A Wrong Choice – Lola Alao
In a new interview with Vanguardngr, Nollywood actress and single mother, Lola Alao, was asked why there are many single mothers in the Yoruba sector of the industry, and she…
Nollywood Celebrities Whose Marriages Recently Crashed
Keeping the union of a man and a woman as partners in a relationship is not as easy as the word marriage, it takes the two parties involved to make…
JJC Skillz on Funke Akindele Twins Pregnancy
JJC Skillz husband to Funke Akindele Speaks More On her Twins Pregnancy According to exclusive conversation Saturday Beats had with Funke Akindele’s husband, JJC, it seems the couple is expecting…
Demola Adedoyin Working to Stay Top in Nollywood
Young, enterprising Demola Adedoyin is making headway in his business and acting career in Nigeria movie industry writes Ferdinand Ekechukwu Listening to Demola Adedoyin talk reminds you of the voice…
Nigerian govt gives Nollywood grant of N420 million
The Federal Government says it has released N420.2 million to the Nigeria film industry popularly called Nollywood. The Nollywood grants is to improve and support aspiring practitioners. According to a…
Nollywood Travel Festival to hold during TIFF 2017
As part of the build-up to the TIFF sub-festival this September, organisers of Nollywood Travel Festival held a Meet & Greet event on June 23, 2017 at The Waterside, Ikoyi,…
Nollywood stars stormed Kigali for AMAA 2017 nominees party
IT was a long night of fun, camaraderie, swashbuckling, Saturday night, in Kigali, Rwanda, when Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, hosted Rwadan celebrities, business executives and their Nigerian counterparts during…
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Welcome to Nollywood WATCH for News, Events and Views of Nollywood. The cinema of Nigeria, often referred to informally as Nollywood, consists of films produced in Nigeria; its history dates…